Legislature OKs 2 Percent Boost in School Funding
Iowa lawmakers spent nearly 13 hours debating basic education funding on Senate File 2124 which would raise allowable growth by 2 percent for two years. Democrats lost party line votes in both chambers as debate hinted at future clashes over education funding and property taxes.
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Kerry edges Edwards in Wisconsin race as Dean fades
John Kerry squeezed out victory in Wisconsin by a slim margin over John Edwards who surged to second. Howard Dean trailed in a distant third as Kerry solidified his lead toward a March 2 10 state contest. Dean weighs exit plans from Vermont amid a collapsing campaign.
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Wisconsin results spark Edwards head-to-head bid
Edwards vows full throttle campaign across 10 primary states including California New York and Ohio. He aims to secure 1151 delegates more than half the nomination total as he centers on the Democratic race.
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Surge in East Iowa meth labs fuels safety concerns
Federal officials report a rise in methamphetamine labs in 2004 in Cedar Rapids area as addicts run small cook operations for daily highs. Cedar Rapids police logged 14 labs through Sunday with potential to exceed 100 this year, up from 37 last year. colder weather drives cooks from rural areas.
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Cedar Rapids to See New Yeast Plant by 2005
Red Star Yeast LLC a joint venture of Lesaffre France and Archer Daniels Midland plans a $50 million yeast manufacturing plant in southwest Cedar Rapids adjacent to ADM Corn Processing. Construction starts soon with a spring 2005 opening and 87 jobs paying $18 to $20 an hour. Job seekers need high school education and possibly two years of tech training plus strong math science and computer skills.
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Lesaffre Yeast
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Faith and Values Warn Kids Away From The Passion
Controversy surrounds The Passion of the Christ with its graphic violence. Pastors warn against bringing children. even adults may find scenes disturbing. A Coralville group plans a private screening on February 28 at Coral Ridge theater with church leader Doug Williams urging parental guidance.
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